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Cocoon (1985) Rank 5 Reviews
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Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
The themes, although Horner critics will be sure to compare them to
similar Horner themes in his other score, are diverse. The clarinet theme
mimics The Land Before Time during the soft moments --this is a
personal favorite of mine. Brief ...read the complete Cocoon movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Moda Magazine (Kage Alan)
Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
Andrew Hicks (Andrew Hicks)
Reel.com
A huge hit, Cocoon spawned a vastly inferior sequel, Cocoon: The Return (1988). Skip it—unless you didn't get your fill of friendly aliens and happy seniors the first time around. ...read the complete Cocoon movie review at Reel.com
DVD Talk (John Sinnott)
This gentle and quite film is something the whole family will enjoy. Ron Howard does a great job directing a wonderful cast in this simple film about some old people who happen to stumble onto a fountain of youth. Recommended. ...read the complete Cocoon movie review at DVD Talk (John Sinnott)
Reel.com
A huge hit, Cocoon spawned a vastly inferior sequel, Cocoon: The Return (1988). Skip it—unless you didn't get your fill of friendly aliens and happy seniors the first time around. ...read the complete Cocoon movie review at Reel.com
DVD Verdict (Eric Profancik)
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DVD Net (Terry Kemp)
rec.arts.movies.reviews (Timothy Voon)
The simplicity of theme and story is what makes Cocoon an enjoyable film to watch. It highlights some important issues about life and death that all of us will face when we age and are faced with ill health, possibly placed in the care of a Nursing home. ...read the complete Cocoon movie review at rec.arts.movies.reviews (Timothy Voon)
Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
Reel.com (Tim Knight)
filmdeculte.com (Christophe Chenallet)
eFilmCritic.com (--)
SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
A lot of people at the time thought
Cocoon
was a great film. It made a number of critics Top 10 lists for that year and there were glowing reviews. Don Ameche even won an Academy Award for his part, which seemed pretty laughable when his most popular ...read the complete Cocoon movie review at SF, Horror and Fantasy Film Review
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